I'm Allergic to Peanuts

I'm Allergic to Peanuts

Millions of people are allergic to peanuts or other foods. Peanuts can make some people very sick, like Dominic C. He is nine and plays shortstop for his baseball team. He also enjoys playing with his dog, Lucky, and his sister, Maggie.

Interviewer: How old were you when you found out you had a peanut allergy? Dominic: I was two. I was in a toddler class, and I ate a cracker with peanut butter. My face swelled up.

Interviewer: What happens to you now if you eat a peanut? Dominic: I haven't had peanuts since then. The doctor warned me it might kill me because it was so bad the first time.

Interviewer: Can you get sick if someone near you has peanuts? Dominic: Once on a field trip, a mom in the car was eating an energy bar. I started to wheeze and got really hot.

Interviewer: What is your plan if you eat peanuts by accident? Dominic: I would use an EpiPen.